Belmont, Charlottesville

Name: Belmont
Address: Charlottesville, United States

#77 among attractions in Charlottesville

Greek Revival architecture

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Belmont, also known as the Ficklin Mansion, is a historic home located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built about 1820 for John Winn by Jefferson brick mason John Jordan. Originally it had a center pavilion with lower symmetrical side wings but a second story was added to the wings by John Winn's son Benjamin Bannister Winn about 1840. It is a brick dwelling showing both Greek Revival and Federal details as it was built during the transition between the two styles. It features pedimented portico supported by four square paneled columns resting on a raised brick base. ()

Built: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 38°1'28"N, 78°28'39"W

Address

BelmontCharlottesville United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Charlottesville

Day trips

Belmont – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Mall, Michie Tavern, Jefferson Theater, Paramount Theater.

0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Downtown Mall, Charlottesville
11 min walk • The Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States. Located on Main Street, it runs from 6th St. N.E. to Old Preston Ave. where it extends to Water St. for total length of eight blocks.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Historical place, Shopping
Michie Tavern, Charlottesville
33 min walk • Michie Tavern, located in Albemarle County, Virginia, is a Virginia Historic Landmark that was established in 1784 by Scotsman William Michie, though in Earlysville. The Tavern served as the social center of its community and provided travelers with food, drink and lodging.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jefferson Theater, Charlottesville
13 min walk • The Jefferson Theater, a former movie palace, is a performing arts venue located at 110 East Main Street in Charlottesville, Virginia, and is the centerpiece of the Historic Downtown Mall.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theater, Charlottesville
12 min walk • The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States was designed by Rapp and Rapp and opened in 1931 as a movie theater. The Paramount continued showing movies until it closed in 1974.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Jefferson School City Center, Charlottesville
19 min walk • The Jefferson School is a historic building in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built to serve as a segregated high school for African-American students.
0.5 miN
Park
Emancipation Park, Charlottesville
14 min walk • Market Street Park, known as Lee Park until 2017, and as Emancipation Park from June 2017 to July 2018, is a public park in Charlottesville, Virginia.
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark Sculpture, Charlottesville
16 min walk • Meriwether Lewis and William Clark was a historic bronze sculpture of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea located at Charlottesville, Virginia.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Stonewall Jackson, Charlottesville
14 min walk • Thomas Jonathan Jackson is a historic bronze equestrian statue of Confederate general Stonewall Jackson which was formerly located at Courthouse Historic District of Charlottesville, Virginia and installed in 1921.
0.5 miN
Synagogue
Congregation Beth Israel, Charlottesville
14 min walk • Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform synagogue and member of the Union for Reform Judaism located at 301 East Jefferson Street in Charlottesville, Virginia.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Robert E. Lee Monument, Charlottesville
14 min walk • The Robert E. Lee Monument was an outdoor bronze equestrian statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveller located in Charlottesville, Virginia's Market Street Park in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District.
0.5 miNW
38°1'49"N • 78°28'52"W
Cville Escape Room, Charlottesville
12 min walk • Museum, Room escape games, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Belmont?

Nearby attractions include The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, Charlottesville (6 min walk), IX Art Park, Charlottesville (8 min walk), Daughters of Zion Cemetery, Charlottesville (10 min walk), Belmont Park, Charlottesville (11 min walk).

How to get to Belmont by public transport?

The nearest stations to Belmont:

Bus

Avon St at Hinton Ave • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Downtown Transit Station • Lines: 2, 4, T (9 min walk)

Train

Charlottesville (24 min walk)